Desert Stages Theatre

Annie

Playing December 6-22, 2024 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow.”

A Christmas Story

Playing December 6-22, 2024 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 3pm Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store. The consistent response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial.

ICED: The Story of The Snow Queen

Playing December 19-23, 2024 Shows at 10:30am & 12pm Duration of the show is about 45 minutes followed by a talkback with the cast and photo opportunities. DST’s Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) productions offer engaging, family-friendly performances designed to captivate young audiences while inspiring creativity and imagination. These shows are specifically tailored for children and their families, with age-appropriate stories, vibrant characters, and interactive elements that make the theater experience both entertaining and educational.